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Counting Leaves
In this counting leaves instructional activity, 1st graders count the leaves on the tree, in the air and on the ground, then write the number in the box.
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Fill the Wheelbarrow
Practice filling a wheelbarrow with leaves with this arts and crafts template. Learners cut out and color 10 leaves, a wheelbarrow, and a rake. There are no further directions. This could be used to develop counting and fine motor...
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Fly a Leaf
Pupils explore which leaves catch the most wind. In this science lesson, students race or fly leaves along a leaf line in order to find out the effects of wind on leaves and plants.
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Botanical Bookmarks
Students increase their comprehension of botany as they collect, identify, and classify various leaves. They observe that each leaf has its own unique color, texture, design, and pattern. Students create a pressed-leaf bookmark,...
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Painted Plant Prints
Students identify local trees and plants by their leaf shapes and structures, foliage patterns, and colors. They recognize different leaf vien structures, and make labeled prints to show each of them. Students study their leaves and...
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Leaf Peeping at Sharpe!
While this lesson focuses on observations made at Sharpe Reservation, another area could be used. Learners map out a route from their class to a nature preserve. Then, they identify the color and features of the leaves, and describe...
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Hey, Teacher, Leave My Kids Alone
What are the differences between homeschooling, traditional schooling, and unschooling? Middle and high schoolers examine the opinions of their peers on these varied types of education. After reading a New York Times article, they...
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Watercolor Leaves
Create your own fall landscape in kindergarten! After listening to a story about fall and discussing why leaves change colors, young learners use the crayon resist technique and color resist art technique to craft their own illustrations.
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Animal and Plant Cell Journaling Activity
Jump into the classification of animal and plants cells, through this inviting instructional activity comparing Elodea leaves and Epithelial cells. Middle school learners will create wet mounts, write journal entries that compare...
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Identifying Trees Using Their Leaves in the Summer
Students discover how to identify trees. In this research instructional activity students use dendrology to decipher what a trees classification is and explore each trees traits.
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Crayon Resist Fall Leaves
Students observe the different colors in fall leaves. They create a multi-color fall leaf in the crayon-resist technique.
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What Color Are The Leaves?
Young scholars identify the colors in leaves. In this chromatography instructional activity, students read the book Why Do Leaves Change Color? and construct chromatography strips to identify the colors of leaves.
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Leaving an Answerphone Message
In this communication instructional activity, students read 2 telephone scenarios and then write a message they will leave on the 2 notepads provided.
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Tree Identification by the Use of Leaves
Students explore trees and their leaves. In this tree identification lesson, students observe items and are able to identify them by the five clues they are given. Once the leaves are identified, students in each group sketch the leaves,...
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Telephone Skills - knowing whether to stay on the line or leave a message
High schoolers listen to a tape of a dialogue of a call to a workplace to determine whether to stay on the line or leave a message. They also practice short dialogues.
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Leaves Poem
In this Leaves Poem worksheet, students write down words that describe leaves. Next, use those words to write a poem about leaves.
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Leave No Trace
Students explore what is needed, when preparing for an outdoor trip. In this leave no trace lesson, students examine the equipment required for a camping trip, discuss the hierarchy of needs, and review the seven principles of leave no...
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Autumn Leaves Word Challenge
In this word challenge game worksheet, learners list as many words as they can from the letters in the words autumn and leaves. The worksheet includes 11 hints for words the students may use.
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Forest Activity: Leaf Collection and Creating a Herbarium
Students identify and categorize leaves. They collect leaves from trees, research the leaves using field guides and the Internet, press, label, and display the leaves, and discuss how the leaf reflects adaptation to its environment.
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Plant Science Discussion in the Classroom
Students are introduced to the lesson by showing them leaves from common deciduous trees, such as oak, tulip, hickory, and maple. They describe the different parts of a leaf. Students are asked the following questions: How are the...
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Tree Talk
Students discuss trees, leaves, and the growth process In this 1st - 3rd grade lesson plan, students identify various types of leaves, recognizing the differences in size and shape. Students create tracings of various leaves to...
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Tree and Leaf Terminology
Third graders draw leaves. In this tree and leaf identification activity, 3rd graders find 4 or 5 trees that are on their home property and collect samples from them. Students work in groups to identify the leaves and compare those...
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Make Bark and Leaf Rubbings
Young scholars explore natural resources by creating art from plant materials. In this leaf rubbings lesson, students identify the plants that shed bark and leaves and discuss how it helps them survive in specific environments. Young...
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Plant Features
Pine needles are actually modified leaves. In the 16th installment of 20, young scientists explore plants. Through an analysis of leaves — shape, veins, and edges — pupils see how to classify plants based on structural features.
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